Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 0362
Medieval Large Miniature of Letter 'S' from a Choir Book, The Risen Christ with Mary Magdala
TUSCANY, ITALY, CIRCA 1450 A.D.
14 3/4 x 13 1/4 in. (1.06 kg total, 37.5 x 33.5 cm).
Vellum manuscript page with hand-coloured large initial 'S' in a square frame and miniature painting of Christ emerging resurrected from the tomb and Mary kneeling before him; lateral band with acanthus-leaf scrolls and asterisks; mounted in a glazed wooden frame with a reveal. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Private collection, Barcelona, 2022.
Ex central London gallery.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12151-217463.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 0362
Medieval Large Miniature of Letter 'S' from a Choir Book, The Risen Christ with Mary Magdala
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
RELATED LOTS
-
Medieval Bronze Ring with Crowned I
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With D-section hoop, tapering shoulders, sub rectangular bezel with reserved capital 'I' between fronds beneath a crown. 8.33 grams, 26.84 mm overall, 20.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Bronze Artefact Group
12th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including belt fittings, an openwork staff finial, belt buckle loops, a thimble and other items. 230 grams total, 14-64 mm
Found Wiltshire, UK, before 1974. -
Medieval Lead Trade Weight Group
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Group of three heater-shaped weights, each with a saltire motif to the obverse. 1.24 kg total, 41-73 mm
Ex Simmons gallery, 1990s. From a North London, UK, collection.
